Build With Us

For Project Owners and Contractors

At Manitoba Building Trades, we understand what matters to project owners: getting the job done right — on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You define the scope and budget. We bring the workforce that delivers.

A Proven Partner in Project Success

MBT supplies reliable, highly skilled labour to public, private, and partnership projects across Manitoba. Through our 13 affiliated unions, we offer access to the most qualified tradespeople in the industry — professionals who know how to keep your project moving.

We represent experts in:

  • Boilermaking
  • Plumbing, pipefitting, and welding
  • Electrical work
  • Insulation
  • Sheet metal, roofing, decking, and cladding
  • Ironwork
  • General labour, blasting, and cement work
  • Trucking and transportation (Teamsters)
  • Millwrighting
  • Crane and heavy equipment operation
  • Painting, sandblasting, glazing, and flooring
  • Plastering and cement finishing

Quality, Productivity, and Cost Control

We offer a workforce that’s trained, tested, and ready to deliver. Our crews stay with the job to completion — minimizing turnover, delays, and risk. With MBT, you get:

  • Predictable labour costs
  • Reduced rework and delays
  • High productivity from day one

Experienced workers who understand project timelines and expectations

Project Management Agreements

A Project Management Agreement (PMA) with MBT is your pathway to stability and success — no matter the size or type of project. PMAs are customized for your needs and offer:

  • Cost certainty
  • Protection from labour disruptions
  • Proactive labour supply management
  • Mitigation of costly delays

Most importantly, they provide a committed partner who shares in project risk and accountability. With a PMA, you get confidence from start to finish.

On-Site Support and Workflow Optimization

Our experienced site representatives collaborate directly with your project teams to assess labour needs at every phase. We support your goals with workflow analysis that enhances efficiency and helps keep costs down.

We don’t just provide workers — we partner to build solutions that work.

The MBT Training Advantage

Our workforce is trained by the experts — trades professionals teaching the next generation. MBT is an industry leader in construction training, committed to lifelong learning and upskilling. That means you get the most productive, safety-focused, and qualified labour on site, every time.